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Melbourne has an estimated 74,776 residents, up from 54,941 at the 2021 Census — a change of 19,835 people, or 36.1%. Growth has averaged 3.3% a year over five years, faster than 96% of areas nationally. 581 new addresses have been validated here since Census night. Overseas migration accounts for 96.0% of that increase. That puts 11,347 residents on each square kilometre. Population is estimated from ABS Estimated Resident Population releases and GNAF address data, re-based from the 2021 Census and updated annually.
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According to population updates from the ABS for the surrounding region, combined with address records verified by AreaSearch since the Census, the resident count for the suburb of Melbourne is projected to be 74,776 as of May 2026. This indicates a rise of 19,835 individuals (36.1%) from the 2021 Census, which registered 54,941 people. This estimation is based on a resident base of 74,685 calculated by AreaSearch using the ABS June 2025 release of ERP figures, alongside an additional 581 validated new addresses since the Census date. This population size yields a density of 11,346 persons per square kilometer, placing the locality in the top 10% of all national areas evaluated by AreaSearch, demonstrating that local land is a highly coveted asset.
The 36.1% rate of expansion in the suburb of Melbourne since the 2021 census outstripped the state average (9.3%) and the country as a whole, positioning it as a leading growth zone. Demographic expansion was heavily supported by arrivals from overseas, accounting for roughly 96.0% of the total population growth in recent times, though natural increase and interstate arrivals also registered positive contributions. AreaSearch incorporates projections from the ABS and Geoscience Australia for individual SA2 zones, which were published in 2024 using 2022 as the base point. For SA2 regions lacking this coverage, AreaSearch employs Victorian State Government projections for local government areas from 2023, adjusting them via a weighted aggregation of population growth from LGA to SA2 tiers. The age-specific growth rates derived from these aggregations are also applied to all localities for the period spanning 2032 to 2041. Future demographic projections point to a major upward shift that ranks in the top quarter of national locations, with the suburb of Melbourne anticipated to grow by 24,800 residents to 2041 based on compiled SA2 projections, representing a 33.0% expansion over the 16 years.
Frequently Asked Questions - Population
1,322 new dwellings have been approved in Melbourne over the past five years, an average of 264 a year. That places the area in the 99th percentile for residential development activity nationally, about 4 approvals per 1,000 residents a year. Of the 294 dwellings approved in the latest reporting year, 1% were detached houses and the rest townhouses or apartments. Approvals are currently running at an annualised 762, running ahead of that longer-run average. Figures come from ABS building approvals aggregated to this Suburb (SAL) boundary and are updated monthly as the ABS releases them.
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AreaSearch evaluations of ABS building approval records, distributed from local statistical data, show that Melbourne averages approximately 264 residential permits yearly, translating to 1,322 approved homes over the preceding 5 financial years. Thus far in FY-26699 permits have been registered. An average of 8.4 additional residents moved to the locality for every completed home between FY-21 and FY-25, highlighting a supply deficit that typically drives up property prices and heightens buyer competition. Newly constructed homes average an estimated cost of $427,000, which is marginally higher than the regional average and points to a focus on premium projects.
Commercial building permits have reached $1.43 billion this financial year, reflecting a busy local commercial market. Constructed dwellings in recent times consist of 1.0% stand-alone houses and 99.0% apartments or townhouses. This shift toward high-density housing options provides accessible price points for buyers entering the market, downsizers, and investors. The ratio of approximately 146 people for every residential approval points to a growing market. Looking forward, the population of Melbourne is projected to rise by 24,709 residents by 2041 based on the most recent quarterly projections from AreaSearch. If current building rates persist, residential supply may struggle to match demographic growth, which could intensify competition among buyers and support upward pressure on values.
Frequently Asked Questions - Development
Development applications around Melbourne
SOURCE: Planning portals and council registers, compiled by AreaSearch. Distance & bearing measured from the suburb midpoint.
AreaSearch tracks 64 current infrastructure and development projects inside Melbourne, worth an estimated $52.3 billion. A further 136 sit in the immediately surrounding suburbs, taking the tracked pipeline within reach of the area to $105.7 billion. 75 are already under construction and 63 are due for completion within three years. The pipeline spans residential development, communities, precincts & urban renewal and transport & logistics. Records are compiled from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, council planning portals and public announcements, reviewed and updated daily, then ranked by proximity, construction stage, completion horizon and project scale.
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Developments in public infrastructure, major construction works, and urban planning policies are key drivers of local performance. AreaSearch has identified 252 projects that are expected to influence the locality. Notable works include the Greenline Project, the Level Crossing Removal Project, the Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal, and the South Melbourne Town Hall Restoration, with the following list detailing the most relevant initiatives.
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Parkville Materials Handling Building (RMH Parkville) - Decommissioning and Demolition
Decommissioning, decanting, and demolition of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Materials Handling Building at Parkville to enable the Parkville Precinct Redevelopment. The Victorian Health Building Authority is delivering the works with Multiplex appointed as Managing Contractor, clearing the western side of the campus for a new hospital tower.
The Carter Building
The Carter Building is a $300 million luxury mixed-use development at 448 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. The 17-storey landmark, designed by Kerry Hill Architects (KHA), features a saw-cut bluestone facade inspired by the city's heritage buildings. It comprises 54 premium private residences across the upper floors and a 107-room five-star COMO Hotels and Resorts property on the lower levels - marking COMO's first appearance in Melbourne and second in Australia. Residents and guests enjoy world-class amenities including the COMO Shambhala wellness centre, a 20-metre indoor lap pool, gym, sauna, golf simulator, and concierge services.The ground level features a fine-dining restaurant, cafe, and bar curated by COMO. Construction commenced in August 2025, with the hotel and residences slated to open in early 2028.
Australian Institute for Infectious Disease (AIID)
A $650 million state-of-the-art 15-storey research facility in the Melbourne Biomedical Precinct designed by Wardle. It will house 1,000 researchers and feature high-containment PC3 laboratories, a human infection challenge unit, robotic biobanking, and the Cumming Global Centre for Pandemic Therapeutics. The project is a collaboration between the University of Melbourne, Doherty Institute, and Burnet Institute, supported by a $400 million Victorian Government contribution to enhance Australia's sovereign pandemic response.
Level Crossing Removal Project
Victorian Government program to remove 110 dangerous and congested level crossings across metropolitan Melbourne by 2030. The program has removed 88 crossings to date, is rebuilding or upgrading stations and rail infrastructure, and is creating new public open space while improving safety, reducing congestion and making train services more reliable.
Queen Victoria Market Precinct Renewal
A transformative multi-stage program to modernize Australia's largest 19th-century market. The flagship southern precinct, Gurrowa Place, is a $1.7 billion mixed-use development delivered by Lendlease and Scape. It features three towers providing build-to-rent apartments, student accommodation, and affordable housing. Key elements include the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park replacing the current open-air car park, restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into retail and hospitality, and a new 220-space basement car park. Heritage shed restorations and core trader facilities were largely completed by 2024, with site works for the southern towers commencing in May 2026.
Gurrowa Place - QVM Southern Precinct
Gurrowa Place is a 1.7 billion dollar mixed-use urban renewal project delivered by Lendlease in partnership with the City of Melbourne and Scape. Located in the Queen Victoria Market Southern Precinct, the development features three distinct towers: a 28-level next-generation office building, a build-to-rent tower with approximately 560 units (including affordable housing), and a dedicated student accommodation tower with 1,100 beds. The project integrates the 1.8-hectare Market Square public park, the restoration of the heritage Franklin Street Stores into a retail and dining hub, and a new underground car park for market visitors.
Metro Tunnel Project
The Metro Tunnel is a city-shaping 9km twin-tunnel underground rail project featuring five new stations: Arden, Parkville, State Library, Town Hall, and Anzac. The project enables a new end-to-end rail line from Sunbury to Cranbourne/Pakenham, utilizing High Capacity Signalling, platform screen doors, and new High Capacity Metro Trains to support turn-up-and-go services every 2-3 minutes during peak periods. While limited passenger services began on 30 November 2025 as part of a 'Summer Start' program, the project reached full operational integration on 1 February 2026.This 'Big Switch' introduced over 1,000 extra weekly services and a network-wide timetable overhaul, significantly increasing capacity across Melbourne's metropolitan rail network.
225 King Street Student Accommodation
A purpose-built student accommodation project with dual permit approval. The 24-storey development features 420 units providing 431 beds, along with communal facilities including study areas, a gym, lounges, retail space, and a rooftop track. The shovel-ready site is currently listed for sale.
53,762 residents of Melbourne are employed, from a labour force of 55,766. Unemployment sits at 3.6%, with participation at 76.9%. Weighted for its industry mix, the area's sectors are forecast to grow about 7.0% nationally over five years. That reflects industry composition only and makes no allowance for local population growth, so in an area growing as fast as this one it understates the likely rise in local jobs. The working-day population is estimated at 228,902, about 3.1 times the resident population, so the area draws in more workers than it sends out. Unemployment and labour force come from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, updated quarterly; the industry and occupation profile is from the 2021 Census.
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The local workforce is characterized by high levels of education, with a strong presence in professional fields, a low unemployment rate of 3.6%, and estimated annual jobs growth of 3.7%, based on AreaSearch figures. As of March 2026, 53,762 local residents are employed. The jobless rate sits 1.2% below the Greater Melbourne average of 4.8%, while the participation rate of 76.9% is significantly higher than the metropolitan benchmark of 70.2%. Census figures show that 39.4% of working residents operated from home, though this may have been influenced by pandemic-related restrictions.
The primary employment sectors for local workers are accommodation & food, professional & technical services, and health care & social assistance. The local area displays a notable concentration in accommodation & food, with an employment share that is 2.9 times the regional benchmark. Conversely, the construction industry has a minimal footprint, employing 3.6% of workers compared to 9.7% across the wider region. Reflecting a ratio of 4.9 jobs for every working resident at the Census, the locality serves as a major employment center that draws in commuters from surrounding areas. An analysis of SALM and ABS statistics compiled by AreaSearch shows that during the 12 months leading to March 2026, employment expanded by 3.7% and the labour force grew by 3.6%, which maintained a steady unemployment rate. This performance differed from Greater Melbourne, which saw a 2.1% rise in employment, a 2.3% increase in the labor force, and a 0.2 percentage point rise in unemployment. National employment projections from Jobs and Skills Australia published in May-25 offer additional context on future labor demand. These five and ten-year forecasts have been aligned with the local industry profile to estimate employment trends. Nationally, employment is projected to grow by 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though rates of change vary widely by industry. Applying these industry projections to the local workforce mix suggests employment in Melbourne will rise by 7.0% over five years and 14.0% over ten years, representing a basic weighting extrapolation that does not incorporate local population forecasts.
Frequently Asked Questions - Employment
Median household income in Melbourne is $1,448 a week (about $75,000 a year), with median personal income at $864 a week. ATO records put median taxable income at $42,612 a year against an average of $67,203. The average runs 58% above the median, a wider spread than most areas and a sign of a concentrated group of high earners. Household income is from the 2021 Census; taxable income is from ATO Taxation Statistics for the latest financial year available, indexed forward using the ABS Wage Price Index.
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According to the latest ATO postcode statistics released for financial year 2023, Melbourne taxpayers have a median income of $42,612 and an average of $67,203. This matches national benchmarks, compared to a median of $57,688 and an average of $75,164 across Greater Melbourne. Factoring in Wage Price Index growth of 9.62% since financial year 2023, current estimates would be roughly $46,711 for the median and $73,668 for the average as of March 2026. Census records indicate that individual weekly income is in the 61st percentile ($864), while household earnings are in the 32nd percentile.
The largest income bracket is the 31.5% of taxpayers earning between $1,500 - 2,999 weekly (23,554 residents), which is similar to the metropolitan average of 32.8% for this cohort. Household budget pressures are high, with only 76.8% of income remaining after housing costs, placing the area in the 22nd percentile, while the SEIFA index for income ranks in the 8th decile.
Frequently Asked Questions - Income
Melbourne had 27,478 occupied dwellings at the 2021 Census, 0% detached houses and 100% apartments. 14% are owned with a mortgage, 73% rented and 13% owned outright. At that Census the median rent was $381 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,800 a month, a total housing cost higher than 78% of areas nationally. Rent absorbs 26.3% of household income here and mortgage repayments 28.7%. Dwelling stock, tenure and housing costs are 2021 Census measures — the only source that counts dwellings at this boundary size.
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The mix of housing types in Melbourne at the time of the Census consisted of 0.1% detached houses and 99.9% other dwelling types such as apartments and semi-detached units, compared to metropolitan averages of 67.9% houses and 32.1% other dwellings. Home ownership rates were low compared to the wider metropolis, standing at 13.1%, with the remaining properties occupied by residents with a mortgage (13.6%) or renting tenants (73.3%). The median mortgage payment of $1,800 monthly was below the metropolitan benchmark, while the median weekly rent was $381, compared to metropolitan averages of $2,000 and $390.
Across the nation, local mortgage payments are lower than the Australian median of $1,863, whereas rental costs exceed the national benchmark of $375.
Frequently Asked Questions - Housing
Melbourne counted 27,478 households at the 2021 Census, an estimated 37,398 today, averaging 1.7 people each. 6% are couples with children, fewer than in 98% of areas nationally, against 26% couples without children. 47% of households are people living alone, and families average 0.4 children. Household and family composition is measured only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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Family units account for 37.5% of local households, consisting of 5.7% couples with children, 25.6% couples without children, and 3.1% single parents. The remaining 62.5% are non-family households, with single person households representing 47.2% and group households making up 15.3% of the total. The median household size is 1.7 people, which is smaller than the metropolitan average of 2.6.
Frequently Asked Questions - Households
61.1% of adults in Melbourne hold a university qualification, including 37.7% with a bachelor degree and 20.6% with postgraduate qualifications, higher than 86% of areas nationally. A further 7.3% hold a vocational qualification. 11 schools serve the area, with 6,457 enrolment places and an average ICSEA of 1,102 against a national benchmark of 1,000. Qualifications come from the 2021 Census; school enrolments, ICSEA and results come from ACARA's current release.
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Educational qualification levels in Melbourne are high compared to broader averages, with 61.1% of residents aged 15+ holding a university degree, compared to 30.4% nationally and 33.4% across Victoria. This gives the local workforce a strong foundation for knowledge-based roles. Bachelor degrees are the most common at 37.7%, followed by postgraduate degrees at 20.6% and graduate diplomas at 2.8%. Vocational education accounts for 18.3% of credentials among residents aged 15 and over, comprising advanced diplomas at 11.0% and certificates at 7.3%. Enrolment in education is high, with 42.2% of the population undertaking formal studies.
This is made up of 25.4% in higher education, 1.7% in primary school, and 1.5% in high school.
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Public transport in Melbourne reaches 206 stops on 92 routes, timetabled for about 69,300 services a week. The typical home sits about 100 m from its nearest stop. Trams carry the largest share of public transport commuters. Households keep an average of 0.1 vehicles. Stop and service counts are built from operators' published GTFS timetables and refresh with each timetable release; vehicle ownership is from the 2021 Census.
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Local public transport infrastructure consists of 206 active stops, including a combination of train, light rail, and bus services. These stops are connected to 92 separate routes, which support 69,302 passenger trips weekly. Accessibility is high, with residents living an average of 95 meters from their nearest transport stop. As the area is mostly residential, the majority of commuters travel out of the suburb, with walking being a common option at 25%, and 22% using trains. Vehicle ownership is low, averaging 0.1 cars per household, which is below the metropolitan benchmark.
Working from home was recorded for 39.4% of residents in the 2021 Census, which may reflect pandemic-era workplace arrangements. Public transport services run an average of 9,900 times daily across all routes, which averages out to approximately 336 weekly services per stop. The associated map indicates the location of the 100 closest stops to the center of the area.
Frequently Asked Questions - Transport
Transport Stops Detail
83.6% of residents in Melbourne report no long-term health condition, a healthier profile than 86% of areas nationally. 1.6% need daily assistance with core activities, and 53.4% hold private health cover. The standardised death rate runs at 4.6 per 1,000 residents. Health conditions, assistance needs and insurance are 2021 Census measures; the death rate comes from current ABS releases.
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Local health outcomes are positive, based on AreaSearch assessments of mortality rates and chronic health conditions, showing a low occurrence of common illnesses across all age groups. Private health insurance coverage is slightly higher than the average SA2 area, standing at approximately 53% of the population (~39,930 people), compared to 56.7% for Greater Melbourne. The most common chronic diagnoses among residents are mental health conditions and asthma, affecting 6.9 and 5.4% of the population, respectively. Meanwhile, 83.6% of residents reported having no chronic medical conditions, compared to 72.6% in Greater Melbourne.
Residents aged 65 and over make up 5.8% of the population (4,337 people), which is lower than the metropolitan average of 15.0%. Health indicators for senior residents are strong, with national rankings aligning closely with the broader local population.
Frequently Asked Questions - Health
70.6% of Melbourne residents were born overseas and 60.2% speak a language other than English at home, more culturally diverse than 97% of areas nationally. The largest reported ancestries are Chinese (27.1%) and English (13.3%). Ancestry, language and country of birth are counted only by the Census, so these are 2021 figures.
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The locality is highly multicultural, with 60.2% of residents speaking a non-English language at home and 70.6% born overseas. The most common religion is Christianity, representing 25.6% of residents. However, Buddhism shows a notable local concentration, accounting for 10.2% of the population, which is higher than the Greater Melbourne average of 4.2%. In terms of family backgrounds, the three largest ancestry groups are Chinese at 27.1% of the population (higher than the metropolitan average of 6.5%), Other at 18.5%, and English at 13.3% (lower than the metropolitan average of 20.1%).
There are also notable concentrations of other ethnic backgrounds, with Korean making up 2.1% of residents (compared to 0.3% regionally), Spanish at 0.8% (compared to 0.4%), and Indian at 5.9% (compared to 4.2%).
Frequently Asked Questions - Diversity
The median resident of Melbourne is 27, younger than 98% of areas nationally. That is 2 years younger than at the 2021 Census. 68.1% of residents are aged 15 to 34. Age cohorts are not raw Census counts: the Census split is re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections.
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The median age of Melbourne residents is 27 years, which is lower than the Greater Melbourne average of 37 and the national median of 38 years. Compared to the wider metropolitan area, there is a high concentration of residents aged 25 - 34 (39.9%) and a small proportion of children aged 5 - 14 (1.6%). The local concentration of 25 - 34 year olds is higher than the national average of 14.6%. The local demographic has become younger since the 2021 Census, with the median age dropping 1.6 years from 29 to 27.
The 15 to 24 age bracket rose from 24.5% to 28.2% of the population, while the 25 to 34 group increased from 38.3% to 39.9%. Conversely, the 45 to 54 group fell from 6.8% to 5.5% and the 55 to 64 group decreased from 5.1% to 3.9%. Demographic forecasts suggest the local age profile will change by 2041, with the 25 to 34 age bracket projected to grow by 9,474 people (32%), increasing from 29,835 to 39,310.
Frequently Asked Questions - Age
Data & MethodBoundaries, Sources & Method for Melbourne
9 of 14 data sections on this page were updated within the last 12 months — the newest current to Aug 2026.
Everything is aggregated to the Suburb (SAL) boundary shown above, on a 2021 Census baseline. Only 3 sections — housing, households and cultural diversity — still wait on the 2026 Census.
The ledger — source, cycle and currency by section
| Section | Source & update cycle | Currency |
|---|---|---|
| Updated within the last 12 months 9 sections | ||
| Population | ABS, GNAF, Geoscience Australia Annual (ABS ERP) | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release) and updated with new dwellings from GNAF address data. Current to May 2026, with the 2021 Census supplying the small-area baseline. | ||
| Age profile | ABS, Geoscience Australia, State governments Annual | May 2026 3 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Age cohorts are re-based to the latest ABS population estimates and state projections, current to May 2026. Each cohort is held as a Census baseline and a current estimate. | ||
| Development & approvals | ABS, GNAF Monthly (ABS approvals) | Jun 2026 2 months ago headline measures · May 2026 baseline |
| Property sales & rents | Valuer General, Rental Board, ABS Weekly sales, quarterly rents | Aug 2026 this month all 21 measures |
| Sales from the state Valuer General register, refreshed weekly, and rents from quarterly rental bond lodgements. Both are read live each time this page loads, current to Aug 2026. | ||
| Infrastructure projects | Infrastructure Australia, State agencies, Local governments Daily | Aug 2026 this month all 64 projects tracked here |
| Project pipeline maintained continuously from Infrastructure Australia, state agencies, local government and public announcements. Records are added and revised daily; this area was last updated Aug 2026. | ||
| Employment | ABS, DEWR, JSA Quarterly (ABS SALM) | Mar 2026 5 months ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Unemployment and labour force from ABS Small Area Labour Markets, current to Mar 2026. The growth outlook applies Department of Employment (now Jobs and Skills Australia) forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to the local industry mix, so it measures sector composition rather than local expansion and makes no allowance for population growth. Job demand comes from the same agency via its Internet Vacancy Index; industry and occupation structure from the 2021 Census. | ||
| Education | ABS, ACARA Annual (ACARA) | Aug 2026 this month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Transport | ABS, State Transport Departments Each timetable release | Jul 2026 last month headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Services & amenities | Provider directories, ACECQA Continuous | Jul 2026 last month all 14 measures |
| Annual and financial-year sources 2 sections | ||
| Income | ABS, ATO Annual (ATO) | FY 2023 3 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| ATO taxable income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index. Census household income provides the distribution detail. | ||
| Health | ABS, ATO Annual | 2024 2 years ago headline measures · 2021 Census baseline |
| Census-measured — next update: 2026 Census 3 sections No more current small-area source exists for these, so they are labelled as Census-measured rather than implied to be current. | ||
| Housing | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 30 measures |
| Households | ABS 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 18 measures |
| Cultural diversity | ABS, Geoscience Australia 5-yearly (Census) | 2021 Census next update 2026 all 44 measures |
"Currency" is the most recent release feeding that section. Where the Census supplies the structural baseline underneath a current headline figure, the row says so.
How the numbers are built
Population
The Census provides the small-area baseline, aggregated from mesh blocks to this boundary. It is then re-based to the ABS Estimated Resident Population (June 2025 release), and new dwellings built since Census night are counted from address data — 581 validated new addresses here. The headline figure is therefore a current estimate for May 2026, not a 2021 count (54,941 at the 2021 Census → 74,776 now). Annual growth rates are compound (CAGR), not simple averages.
Age profile
Cohort shares are not raw Census counts. Every cohort is held as a pair — the Census baseline and a current estimate — and the split is re-based using ERP and state population projections, current to May 2026. Median age is the Census median plus modelled change since. Charts that show both are labelled "2021 Census vs Current Estimate".
Property sales
Sourced from the state valuation authority's sales register — current, not Census, and refreshed weekly. Medians are calculated from settled transactions in the period shown; periods with very low transaction counts are flagged or suppressed, because a handful of sales can move a median substantially.
Rents
Derived from state rental bond lodgement data, by dwelling type and bedroom count. Bonds are lodged at the start of a new tenancy, so this reflects new lettings, not the whole rented stock.
Development & infrastructure
Building approvals come from current ABS releases; development applications are collected from council and state planning portals; the infrastructure pipeline is compiled from Infrastructure Australia and local government sources. Applications are matched to this boundary by address or coordinates, so very recent lodgements may not yet appear.
Employment & income
Industry and occupation structure comes from the Census, but the headline labour-market indicators do not. Unemployment and labour force are derived from ABS Small Area Labour Markets (quarterly). The employment outlook applies Department of Employment forecasts for all 19 industry divisions to this area's own industry mix (the agency is now Jobs and Skills Australia), as does the Internet Vacancy Index used for job demand. Because it is weighted on industry composition alone, that outlook carries no allowance for local population growth — in fast-growing areas the real rise in local jobs will typically be higher. Income combines Census household income with ATO taxable-income statistics for FY 2023, indexed forward using the Wage Price Index.
Education, transport & amenities
School enrolments, ICSEA and performance come from ACARA's current release, not the Census. Public transport stops and service frequency are derived from GTFS timetable feeds published by state transport departments. Services and amenities are proximity and count scores built from provider directories, refreshed on their own cycle. The Census contributes only the travel-to-work and qualification measures.
Rankings and benchmarks. Where we rank this area, the comparison set is every area of the same boundary type — suburbs against suburbs, SA2s against SA2s. Benchmarks compare this area against its greater capital city region and the national figure for the same measure and period.
Limits worth knowing. Small areas carry larger error margins, and the ABS introduces small random adjustments to Census counts to protect confidentiality — so totals may not sum exactly. Estimates re-based from regional data describe the area's expected trajectory, not a direct count of it. Figures are indicative for research and are not financial, planning or valuation advice.
Cross-check us. The Census baseline for this boundary is at ABS 2021 Census QuickStats (SAL21640). QuickStats reports 2021 only — the figures on this page are more current wherever the ledger shows a later date.